[ale] OT Just bought my 1st & 2nd "lighting-class" LED bulbs

[Michael H. Warfield]

On Tue, 2013-07-23 at 16:45 -0400, Ron Frazier (ALE) wrote: 
> Sure,
> 
> You can just go to Home Depot and look for the Cree 60W warm white LED
> in blue packaging on a blister card.

> Or, on the web:

> http://www.creebulb.com/bulbs/warmsoft-white-led-bulb-60-watt-replacement?lang=us-en

> The specific model number I bought is:

> BA19-08027OMF-12DE26-1U100

I have bought those and also the "Ecosmart" smart brand.  Seems to be a
Homedepot label rebrand (URLs point to HD.  60 Watt equivalent output
(800 lumens) drawing 12 watts of power or 40 Watt (450 Lumens)
equivalent output drawing 6W.  3000K color temp.

Visually, comparing equivalent LED and CFLs side by side, I find the
LEDs subjectively appear to be brighter (probably because the light
emits from a much smaller surface) and seems more natural (to me) than
the CFLs.

I've completely stopped purchasing CFLs.

> Sincerely,

> Ron

Regards,
Mike

> "Watson, Keith" <krwatson at cc.gatech.edu> wrote:
> 
> >Do you have a brand and model number?
> >
> >keith
> >
> >-- 
> >
> >Keith R. Watson                        Georgia Institute of Technology
> >IT Support Professional Lead           College of Computing
> >keith.watson at cc.gatech.edu             801 Atlantic Drive NW
> >(404) 385-7401                         Atlanta, GA 30332-0280
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of
> >Ron
> >> Frazier (ALE)
> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 16:11
> >> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> >> Subject: Re: [ale] OT Just bought my 1st & 2nd "lighting-class" LED
> >bulbs
> >> 
> >> Hi Keith,
> >> 
> >> Thanks for that tip.  After reading your message, I went back and
> >read all
> >> the fine print on the package, some of which is VERY fine.  However,
> >they
> >> don't mention any such exclusions.  The don't recommend using these
> >in wet
> >> or direct weather exposure applications (damp is ok), or in exit
> >lights or
> >> emergency equipment.  Those are about the only limits.  Perhaps they
> >> solved the problem you mentioned with innovative heat sink design. 
> >The
> >> fixture itself is rated for 100 W so, hopefully, everything will be
> >OK.
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Sincerely,
> >> 
> >> Ron
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> "Watson, Keith" <krwatson at cc.gatech.edu> wrote:
> >> 
> >> >Ron,
> >> >
> >> >Make sure to check the fine print. Many of the LED replacements are
> >to
> >> >be oriented vertically and are not supposed to be used in an
> >enclosure.
> >> >
> >> >This works fine in a typical table lamp but they are not suitable
> >for
> >> >use in my carport light fixture as it's enclosed and the bulbs are
> >> >horizontal.
> >> >
> >> >keith
> >> >
> >> >
> 
> -snip-
> 
> 
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